An ex-football coach and scout leader paedophile has been sentenced to an extra year in prison after pleading guilty to further sexual abuse.

Neil Borgeat, 67, pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent assault on boys under the age of 14.

Borgeat previously lived on Tockington Lane in Almondsbury.

The charges relate to offences spanning 15 years during the 80s and 90s, when Borgeat worked as a scout leader and youth football coach in Hemel Hempstead.

The three victims were aged between eight and 13 at the time of the abuse and were under Borgeat’s care as a direct result of his trusted roles in the community.

Luton Crown Court

Borgeat is currently serving a three-year sentence after he was previously convicted of historical sexual offences against children on February 5 this year, in relation to abuse that he carried out against three other victims between 1982 and 1990.

The three victims in this latest case bravely came forward after seeing the coverage of Borgeat’s sentencing in the media earlier this year.

On Monday November 12, Borgreat was sentenced to an additional 12 months for each charge of indecent assault.

The sentences will run concurrently, which means Borgeat’s overall prison sentence has been extended by a year.

Laura Chillingworth, from Hertfordshire’s Historic Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “I want to commend the bravery of the victims in this case who found the courage to come forward and disclose the abuse they suffered more than three decades ago.

“It must have taken great strength to speak about what happened to them and as a result Borgeat will spend longer behind bars.

“He groomed both the victims and their families, making them believe that they were safe with him.

“I hope that the victims in this case take some comfort in the fact that justice has finally been done.”

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An NSPCC spokeswoman said: “Borgeat is a dangerous predator who deliberately exploited his position of trust to target and abuse children.

“Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault, and it is important they know that when they decide to speak out they will be listened to and supported no matter how long ago the abuse took place.

“It is everyone’s responsibility to look out for young people and report any concerns. Adults can call the NSPCC’s Helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice.”

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